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Definition of Lethargy

1. Noun. A state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness).

2. Noun. Weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy.

3. Noun. Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy. "The general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"

Definition of Lethargy

1. n. Morbid drowsiness; continued or profound sleep, from which a person can scarcely be awaked.

2. v. t. To lethargize.

Definition of Lethargy

1. drowsiness; sluggishness [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Lethargy

1. Abnormal drowsiness or stupor, a condition of indifference. Origin: Gr. Lethargia = drowsiness This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lethargy

lethal dose lethal dose 50 lethal dwarfism lethal equivalent lethal factor lethal gene lethal gene lethal midline granuloma lethal mutation lethargic

lethargically lethargic encephalitis lethargic hypnosis lethargies lethargy (current term) lethargy (current term) lethe Lethe lethean lethee

lethees letheon lethes lethied Leto LETS lets lettable letted letter

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